Greyman 25,276 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Plenty of doom and gloom about the government ,the economy,immigration etc but as old racist country gents let’s get a few spring shots going and enjoy the fact that Mother Nature don’t give to shits about none of it first blossom on the trees and a nesting robin to kick off, 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,876 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 I'm not to knowledgeable on birds but is that really early for a Robin...or is this there usual time to start nesting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,876 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 A few year ago I had a robin nesting in a long net hung up in my shed....so I had leave the door open for her....was great to watch her and let the kids see.... 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaaark 10,136 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 3 minutes ago, TOMO said: I'm not to knowledgeable on birds but is that really early for a Robin...or is this there usual time to start nesting? Robins will nest in January if it's mild enough, tomo. I think with the change/shift in weather patterns over the last few years, a lot of nature is changing it's usual patterns to cope. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,876 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 They must have a few broods then...Great little birds aren't they...always get close... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,664 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 44 minutes ago, TOMO said: They must have a few broods then...Great little birds aren't they...always get close... As soon as you start to use a shovel in the garden there are there within minutes lol..cracking birds though allways feed them through winter.. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mC HULL 10,440 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 52 minutes ago, shaaark said: Robins will nest in January if it's mild enough, tomo. I think with the change/shift in weather patterns over the last few years, a lot of nature is changing it's usual patterns to cope. been a cold wet winter this un shaark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,876 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 1 minute ago, mC HULL said: been a cold wet winter this un shaark Wet yes...but not cold mate... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mC HULL 10,440 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 (edited) 8 minutes ago, TOMO said: Wet yes...but not cold mate... it’s warmed up a bit this week mate but it’s been cold it ain’t been a year we’re crops are high Edited February 13 by mC HULL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,876 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 2 minutes ago, mC HULL said: it’s warmed up a bit this week mate but it’s been cold kate ain’t been a year we’re crops are high It's you ya puff....your getting nesh in your old age Mind you are in Hull...it always seems miserable there...lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,276 Posted February 13 Author Report Share Posted February 13 4 minutes ago, mC HULL said: it’s warmed up a bit this week mate but it’s been cold kate ain’t been a year we’re crops are high Fek me mate it’s only February crops won’t be high for another few month yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mC HULL 10,440 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 1 minute ago, Greyman said: Fek me mate it’s only February crops won’t be high for another few month yet in mild winters were frosts don’t knock it down crops can be up to your knees at crimbo mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,879 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 I always think a long cold winter is good for wildlife. The cold puts a lot of things into a deep sleep where they are safe, especially plants and insects. A warm winter has things waking early and it's still a bleak time with no food about. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,876 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 2 minutes ago, mC HULL said: in mild winters were frosts don’t knock it down crops can be up to your knees at crimbo mate Only rape mate... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,876 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 2 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said: I always think a long cold winter is good for wildlife. The cold puts a lot of things into a deep sleep where they are safe, especially plants and insects. A warm winter has things waking early and it's still a bleak time with no food about. I remember watching something about fruit trees ...I think apples or pears need so many days during winter with a frost to get a good crop the following summer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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